[Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas Dance Party]

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Photograph of a dance for the U.S.S. Texas. The photograph says that this is the "annual ball held in Long Beach, California." This dance took place at the Masonic Temple in Long Beach. Many of the men are wearing funny hats on their heads.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm.

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Haden, Vernon M. April 5, 1935.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 47 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Photograph of a dance for the U.S.S. Texas. The photograph says that this is the "annual ball held in Long Beach, California." This dance took place at the Masonic Temple in Long Beach. Many of the men are wearing funny hats on their heads.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

Battleship Texas State Historic Site Photograph Collection

These photographs depict the evolution of the famous Battleship Texas, including its technology and appearance over time, how she contributed to war efforts, and the lives of the men who served on the ship.

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  • April 5, 1935

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Feb. 18, 2016, 10:48 p.m.

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  • April 29, 2020, 9:55 p.m.

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Haden, Vernon M. [Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas Dance Party], photograph, April 5, 1935; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth700677/: accessed June 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

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